Using Tokyo Tourism as Educational Material: Launched a Consultation Service for Junior and Senior High School Students

The Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo; President: Tsutomu Kamijo) has launched a "Tourism Study Consultation Service" starting in fiscal year 2026, with the aim of promoting understanding of tourism among young people.

This initiative, part of the "Promoting Understanding of Tokyo Tourism" project conducted with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, will host junior and senior high school students interested in Tokyo's tourism industry and various tourism-related themes for research projects, extracurricular activities, or company visits during school trips. TCVB will answer questions through in-person or online consultations.

TCVB has a history of welcoming junior and senior high school students from Tokyo and across Japan, supporting various learning activities according to their needs. By visiting TCVB in person and experiencing the realities of the tourism field, students are encouraged to proactively consider the diverse challenges related to tourism and what they can do, fostering an opportunity to think about the appeal of their own regions and community development. Promoting tourism understanding among young people is crucial for the sustainability of the tourism industry, and TCVB will continue to advance these efforts.

We kindly request that many schools and educational institutions utilize the Tourism Study Consultation Service, which is being implemented with the following overview.

TCVB "Tourism Study Consultation Service" Implementation Overview

<1> Target Audience

Junior and senior high school students from Tokyo and across Japan who wish to learn about the tourism industry through integrated studies, research projects, school trips, or career exploration.

*Available for individual or group use.

<2> Usage Conditions

- Advance Application: Required (Generally, one month before the visit. Please consult if less than one month in advance.)

- Maximum Number of Participants per Group: Approximately 8 people (Please consult if more than this number)

- Duration: Approximately 1 hour

- Location: Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau Conference Room

(Shinjuku Monolith 15F, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0915)

- Fee: Free

<3> Application Process

1 Please contact the inquiry contact below.

We will send you an application form, which you should complete and return.

After reviewing the content, we will determine the date and time of the consultation in discussion with you.

2 To ensure a more productive consultation, please prepare and inform us of the following information as much as possible in advance:

- Themes and keywords of interest

- Questions you are currently considering

- Information you have researched so far

<4> Example Learning Topics

- From which countries/regions do foreign tourists visiting Tokyo come?

- What do foreign travelers seek in Tokyo, what are their purposes, and what are the popular spots?

- What initiatives are being undertaken to attract travelers from around the world?

- What kind of jobs are involved in tourism? What does the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau do? I want to hear from people on the front lines!

- What kind of efforts are made to ensure everyone can enjoy tourism?

In addition to these, we also welcome individual consultations for in-depth discussions on specific themes (e.g., overtourism, regional revitalization, accessible tourism) or to receive feedback on your own tourism plans.

What is Tokyo's appeal to foreign tourists? From which countries/regions do foreign tourists visiting Tokyo come?

Details here

https://www.tcvb.or.jp/jp/project/research/tourism_study/

About the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

A policy-linked organization of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that promotes various projects related to Tokyo's tourism promotion. With the organizational philosophy of "Towards a TOKYO that continues to be chosen by the world," TCVB collaborates with various partners to attract travelers and business events, while also undertaking a wide range of initiatives to promote regional tourism and improve the reception environment.

Organization Name: Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

President: Tsutomu Kamijo

Location: Shinjuku Monolith 15F, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Established: October 15, 2003

URL: https://www.tcvb.or.jp/jp/

Inquiries regarding this matter:

Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, General Affairs Department, General Affairs Division, Planning and Research Section

Phone: 03-5579-2680 Email: kikaku@tcvb.or.jp